The Fairmont St Andrews is a luxury Scottish hotel situated just outside the historic town of St Andrews. As well as first class golf, spa and dining facilities this venue boasts extensive meeting and event capabilities and can host everything from small meetings to larger conferences and exhibitions.

Location:
St Andrews, Scotland KY16 8PN

Transport:
Edinburgh airport – 52 miles, Leuchars train station – 20 minutes

Main Rooms:
The Atrium

Exhibitions/break-outs | Up to 600 guests

Robert Burns Ballroom
600 theatre | 450 banquet | 320 cabaret

John Barbour Auditorium
Meetings/product launches

Robert Louis Stevenson
200 theatre | 104 cabaret | 150 banquet

Break-Out Rooms

10-50 guests

Fairmont St Andrews

belowzero | ICEBAR LONDON is located on the bustling and vibrant, Heddon Street in the former wine Vaults for the British monarchy. This really is a unique venue and can cater for parties, receptions, meetings and conferences.

Location:
London, W1B 4BL

Nearest Tube:
Oxford Circus

Main Rooms:
Wolf Bar
- 70 guests

Reindeer Lounge
- 26 seated | 45 standing

Moose Dining Room
- 50 cabaret | 70 seated dinner | 90 standing
- includes the Husky Vault
- combined with Reindeer Lounge, accomodates 180 guests
- combined further with Wolf Bar, accomodates 270 guests

Icebar London
- 60 guests
- timed sessions for larger numbers

The Honourable Society of The Middle Temple is one of the four ancient Inns of Court in the city of London, only moments from Fleet
Street, The Stand and The Embankment.

Location:
London, EC4Y 9AT

Nearest Tube:
Temple

Main Rooms:
The Hall
- Capacity ranges up to 500 guests for drink receptions and 300 for formal dinners

Parliament Chamber
- capacity ranges up to 85 delegates theatre style, 75 guests for dinners/receptions and 22 boardroom style

Queen’s Room
- capacity ranges up to 80 guests for drinks reception, 50 delegates theatre style and 22 guests for dinner

Prince’s Room
- cocktail receptions for up to 100 guests

Gardens
- summer parties and outdoor events for up to 700 guests

The Brit Insurance Oval takes its rightful place amongst London’s premier sporting venues, offering a range of excellent conference facilities in the heart of London.

Location:
London, SE11 5SS

Nearest tube:
Oval

Main rooms:
England Suite
- 500 theatre

Ashes Suite
- 350 theatre | 250 cabaret

India Room
- 150 theatre | 200 reception

John Major Room
- 150 theatre

Executive Boxes
- 20 boardroom

Roof Terrace
- 350 drinks reception

The Science Museum, an award winning and unique venue is home to more than 15,000 objects, 2,000 hands-on exhibits and a multitude of diverse spaces for daytime and evening events.

Location:
London, SW7 2DD

Nearest Tube Station:
South Kensington Station

Main Rooms:
Exploring Space Gallery
- Capacity ranges up to 250 guests standing receptions/ 150 guests seated dinners

Making the Modern World
- Capacity ranges up to 750 guests standing receptions, 430 guests gala dinners

Flight Gallery
- Capacity ranges up to 500 guests seated dinners, 350 guests for dinner & dancefloor

Energy Hall
- capacity up to 600 for standing reception

Launchpad
- Can be used for team building and contemporary receptions for 350 guests

Dana Centre
- Capacity up to 100 delegates/ full AV facilities

Directors’ Suite
- Capacity up to 100 delegates/ full AV facilities

Level 2
- 950 sq metre space/ highly versatile

IMAX
- 400 seat capacity

Wellcome Wing
- Capacity up to 1500 guests
- 4 interactive galleries

Ministry of Sound is just a two minute walk from the Bakerloo and Northern Lines and represents one of the few centric spaces in London which can provide an exciting event experience with a professionally acclaimed lighting and sound rig.

Location:
London, SE1 6DP

Nearest tube
Elephant and Castle

Main Rooms:
Main Bar 103
- Capacity between 100 and 500 people

The Box
- Capacity ranges up to 180 guests banqueting, 250 for presentations, 700 standing reception

VIP Lounge
- Capacity up to 80 guests
- VIP balcony

The Loft
- Capacity up to 120 guests

The Baby Box
- Capacity up to 150 drinks reception, 40 presentation sytle

Cost Structure
- Dry hire of the venue starts from £3,500 – £6,000 + VAT

The Old Town Hall is a romantic venue in the heart of Stratford, full of Victorian charm and splendour within a prime location. It has excellent transport links, a banqueting hall ideal for special occasions and a choice of private rooms.

Location:
London, E15 4BQ

Nearest Tube Station:
Stratford DLR and tube station

Main Rooms:
Main Hall
- Capacity ranges up to 500 standing, 450 theatre, 300 banqueting

Council Chamber
- Capacity up to 120 theatre, 80 banqueting

9 Other Rooms
- Capacity from up to 20-60 guests

The Courtyard
- Can be used for cocktail receptions, concerts, markets

24 Cells
- Unique spaces

Cost Structure:
- Main Hall – c. £1250 for 8 hours
- DDR c. £50 including food
- bar area available for additional hire

The British Library is a centrally located near King’s Cross with great transport links. The venue combines stunning architecture with the very best of contemporary British food. Peyton Events works in partnership with the British Library to cater for a wide range of events from receptions to conferences.

Location:
London, NW1 2DB

Nearest Tube:
King’s Cross

Main Rooms:
Auditorium
- Capacity 255 theatre

Foyer
- Capacity up to 180 for networking or exhibitions

Meeting Room 1
- Capacity 60 theatre/24 classroom

Meeting Room 2
- Capacity 80 theatre

Meeting Room 3
- 18 boardroom

Meeting Room 4
- 60 theatre

Dexter House Conference & Exhibition Suite, a conference, exhibition, meeting and training venue where historic London sits alongside the City, is located in a stunning grass courtyard near Tower Hill.

Location:
London, EC3N 4QN

Nearest Tube:
Tower Hill & Tower Gateway

Main Rooms:
Exclusive floor
- private reception and cloakroom facilities

Conference Room
- capacity up to 230 guests cabaret and 300 guests theatre
- full AV facilities and 3 independent screens
- movable partitions to allow for different room configurations

Lounge/ Exhibition Area
- break-out and networking area
- award winning in-house catering

Cost Structure
- up to c. £70 DDR

The unique Old Library was built in the mid 1850’s, situated just 5-10 minutes walk from New Street and Moor Street stations and set
within Birmingham’s creative community, the Custard Factory.

Location:

Birmingham, B9 4AA

Nearest Tube:

Moor Street & New Street Stations

Main Rooms:

Main Room

- capacity up to 160 cabaret/ 450 stand-up

Study Room

- capacity up to 30 cabaret/ 20 classroom

Cost Structure:

Dry Hire starts at £500

DDR from £29.95 per head

Matter, situated in the heart of London’s O2 centre offers a beautiful space for private parties, conferences and memorable nights out.

Location:
London, SE10 ODY

Nearest Tube:
North Greenwich

Main Rooms:
Main Room
- capacity ranges from 500-1500 reception/ 200 seated dinner/ 300 theatre style

Laurent Perrier VIP Lounge
- capacity up to 400 guests used as a break-out area/ catering

Room 2
- capacity up to 500 reception/ 120 theatre

Top Floor
- can be used as an additional VIP space with a separate dance floor
and sky bridge

Approximate cost structure:
VIP Room: 150-300 £2000 + VAT
Room 01: 500-800 £3000+ VAT
Room 01 & Balcony 01: 800-1500 £4000+ VAT
Whole Venue: 2800 £5000 + VAT

Queen Mary, University of London, situated in London’s East End, offers a selection of unique yet affordable event spaces and accommodation to cater to a wide range of conferences, awards and private parties.

Location:
London, E1 4NS

Nearest Tube:
Mile End Station
Stepney Green Station

Main Rooms:
Westfield Village
- 1000 en-suite bedrooms, singles and twins

The Octagon
- Conferences, presentations, exams, parties
- Theatre style c. 100, reception c. 500, dinner c. 180

Francis Bancroft Building
- Lecture rooms, seminar rooms, foyers
- Mason Lecture Theatre; 295 capacity

Cost Structure:
Flexible rates from £30 DDR bracket
dependant on requirements

The 5* Celtic Manor Resort is situated in Wales, only 2 hours from London, and offers flexible spaces, accomodation and sports facilities to cater for almost every type of event from 2 people meetings to conventions for 1500.

Location:
Wales, NP18 2YA

Nearest train station:
Newport

Main Rooms:
Caernarfon Suite
- Capacity up to 1200 theatre style, 900 banquet
- 2 pre-function areas for registrations/receptions

Conwy Suite:
- Capacity up to 150 theatre style

Chepstow Suite
- Capacity up to 20 boardroom style

Olive Tree Room
- Capacity up to 26 private dinning

Presidential Suite
- Capacity up to 10 for cocktail receptions/private dinning

Samuel Ryder Suite
- Capacity up to 22 banquet

Twenty Ten Clubhouse
- Fitting venue for golfers

Cost Structure:
Varies by room, DDR from £60 per person

The Celtic Manor also has a listing on C&IT’s venue search, which can be accessed here.

This video highlights two venues, The City Pavilion and RS lounge. They are situated minutes from each other in Essex and offer an affordable escape from London. The City Pavilion can cater for a wide range of dinners, awards, conferences and other functions for up to 2000 people, The RS Lounge is a club for more intimate gatherings.

Location:
Essex, RM5 2BH (City Pavilion)
E17 3PR (RS Lounge)

Nearest tube station:
South Woodford

Main Rooms:
City Pavilion -
The Millennium Suite
- Capacity ranges up to 2000 theatre/ 1200 cabaret

Networking Area
- Capacity ranges up to 300 theatre/ 250 cocktail reception/
200 cabaret
- Adjacent to the Millennium Suite

Break-out/ Conference/ Catering Room
- Capacity up to 200 theatre/ 100 cabaret

RS Lounge -
- Conferences/ Networking/ Receptions
- 2 floors and 3 decking areas

Cost Structure:
- From £25 DDR for Millennium Suite
- Between c. £2,000-£10,000 for RS Lounge

Located on the famous King’s Road, London, Chelsea Old Town Hall provides an ideal and charming backdrop for a diverse range of memorable events including product launches, fashion shows and promotions, through to lectures, conferences, meetings and dinner dances.

Location:
London, SW3 5EE

Nearest tube station:
Sloane Square

Main Rooms:
Main Hall
- Capacity ranges up to 440 theatre/ 400 reception/ 180 banqueting/ 170 classroom/ 140 cabaret

Small Hall
- Capacity up to 150 theatre
- Can be used for conferences or receptions

Cadogan Suite
- Capacity up to 120 reception
- Included only with the Main Hall
- Can be used as a break-out area/ for catering

Cost Structure:
- Varies by room, up to c. £714 per day for Small Hall (8am – 6pm)

Kensington Conference and Event Centre is one of the larger event spaces near central London. Situated in the heart of Kensington and boasting striking contemporary architecture, this venue is home to a range of meetings, conferences, awards, dinners and exhibitions.

Location:
London, W8 7NX

Nearest tube station:
High Street Kensington

Main Rooms:
Great Hall
- Capacity ranges up to 800 theatre/ 500 banqueting/ 370 classroom

Small Hall
- Capacity up to 190 theatre/ 120 banqueting/ 90 classroom

Mayor’s Parlour
- Used for Mayoral Events

Conference Break-out Room
- 30 theatre/ 20 cabaret

Council Chamber
- 175 theatre/ built-in AV facilities

Cost Structure:
- up to c. £3705 for the Great Hall
- up to c. £1040 for the Small Hall
- up to c. £1474 for the Conference Break-out Room
- up to c. £617 for the Council Chamber

Jumeirah Carlton Tower (JCT), located in the heart of London’s Knightsbridge, has 9 stunning private dining and meeting rooms designed for a wide range of functions from cocktails parties to dinners, conferences, wedding receptions and marriage ceremonies.

Location:
London, SW1X 9PY

Nearest tube station:
Knightsbridge

Main Rooms:
The Boardroom
- Capacity up to 16 guests
- Can be used for private meetings/ dinners/ break-out area

The Ballroom
- Capacity ranges up to 670 cocktail reception/ 400 theatre/ 250 classroom/ 180 cabaret

The Maple Room
- Capacity up to 14 guests
- Can be used for private dining or boardroom meetings

Cedar Room
- Capacity up to 60 cocktail reception/ 30 classroom/ 22 boardroom

Acacia Room
- Capacity up to 24 classroom/ 20 meeting or dining
- Can be used as a break-out area

Birch Room
- Capacity up to 60 cocktail reception/ 45 theatre/ 20 private dining or boardroom

Conservatory Room
- Capacity up to 60 cocktail reception/ 40 theatre/ 20 private dining

Cost Structure:
- up to c. £80 DDR for the Ballroom

Central Hall Westminster, a unique and historical building is centrally located across the road from Westminster Abbey and The Houses of Parliament in London. This affordable, versatile venue offers organisers fifteen various size meeting rooms with natural day light and black out facilities, plus numerous other spaces for syndicate rooms, offices, exhibitions, conferences and dinners.

Location:
London, SW1H 9NH (near Westminster Abbey)

Nearest tube station:
Westminster

Main Rooms:
Great Hall
- Capacity up to 2000+ theatre style

Presidents Room
- Capacity up to 20 boardroom

Cost Structure:
- Varies by room, up to c. £5000 for Great Hall

Wellcome Collection, located near Euston Square in London, is a unique mix of galleries, events,  meeting, reading and eating spaces, each with user-friendly access and a dedicated event team.

Location:
London, NW1 2BE

Nearest tube station:
King’s Cross

Main Rooms:
Medicine Now Gallery
- Capacity up to 200 for networking

Henry Wellcome Auditorium
- Capacity up to 154 theatre style
- Includes William Lounge for networking/registration

Franks Room
- Capacity up to 70 theatre style

Cost Structure:
- Up to £70 DDR

Sheffield International Venues Ltd (SIV) has grown rapidly over the past 10 years to become one of the largest sport, leisure and entertainment companies in Europe. They now boast a large selection of venues, each with a different style that enable them to cater to a wide range of different events such as awards ceremonies, conferences, dinners and corporate entertainment.

Location:
In and around Sheffield

Main Venues/Rooms:

Venues seen in this video are:

City Hall Sheffield
- Irwin Mitchell Oval Hall (up to 2271 capacity)
- The Ballroom (up to 400 capacity)
- The Memorial Hall (up to 400 capacity)

Ponds Forge
- International Hall (up to 2000 capacity, 1570 sq metres event space)

Don Valley Stadium
- Football Stadium

English Institute of Sport Sheffield
- Meeting and Conference facilities (up to 100 capacity)
- Sports facilities

Ice Sheffield
- Ice Rink and Meeting Spaces